Re the conversation, I think she likely had much that was important to say, but we're just looking at a still picture, not the conversation, and discussing as we would that nightmare of a dress Heidi Klum wore to the Emmys. Re appropriate: Big prints are in for all ages. Peplums are in. Women her age who are very soft, not just untoned, wear sleeveless and don't get any guff. I used to dread conferences with a large coterie of menopausal ladies. I didn't mind wearing a sweater indoors, but when they demanded the air conditioning be down so low that my nose wouldn't stop running, I was most offended. So, any of you who have been through that, can we please have some compassion for a woman who has to look calm and cool under the extremely hot lights of television? Age inappropriate would have been if she'd been wearing the matching mini-skirt, which I'm sure was made. Dark pants and a Summer top are perfect for the transitional season. She probably had a jacket for when she wasn't being roasted like a rotisserie chicken. Her outfit is the epitome of what is meant by "office casual" or "dressy casual". Something we've discussed at length because it's so hard to get right. It's the right dress code for a chat show. Edit: I've looked at the video. They're not leggings. They're straight leg pants. I didn't see anything wrong with the way the pants fit her, and we've all agreed that the peplum wasn't well fitted or flattering. There's a lot of fabric and structure in that top, and the pants aren't plastered on for all that they're fitted. I just don't get what the big deal is. I guess some people don't like a first lady with cleavage, but when larger ladies show cleavage nobody gets on their cases. It's not like she's wearing a spaghetti strapped camisole.

I wonder what happened to Nick? Anyone know? He did such a good job on that show, so talented, and I loved the way he would get on the stage and 'rescue' a contestant when things got too awkward. Wonder if Tyra will be able to do that. I'd never even heard of Tyra Banks before, don't think I was missing much. To me it seemed like she was trying to imitate Nick's expressions, reactions, etc., but it didn't come across as very natural. I missed his antics a lot. But I love the show more than I disliked Tyra, so I will get used to her. I hope. The chicken surprised me, I thought it was a definite buzzer act, but it was pretty good once it decided to do its thing. It will be interesting to see how they upgrade that act for the next level. Just how entertaining and talented can a chicken be? ? ? I'm with Simon on the clowns, I most definitely do NOT like them! And I thought Puddles deserved the buzzers he got! But that voice was a big surprise! And the brother-sister dance team! Wow! How in the world can anyone spin that much that fast and not be falling down dizzy? Rusty

Joann_fl, I have wondered the same thing. Seems like it almost has to be she is wearing everything in layers, It would have to be very thin light weight material that is strategically folded. Her constant movement and watching for the next 'outfit' would detract from noticing that she gets thinner as the act continues. She is the best quick change artist I've ever seen (not that I've seen very many), and I was fascinated the first time I saw her. But I doubt I'd be interested in watching her for more than a few minutes. And if my 'theory' is anywhere close to correct, her acts would be pretty limited as to length of time. I also thought she lacked personality. Rusty

Rusty....The WHOLE show just floored me! All the acts were just FANTASTIC! I've paid good money to see Vegas shows....liked THIS 2 hours better! Just sooooooooooooooo good!